15:20, 18.06.2022
UPDATE: 17:24
The serious fire in Kremastos, Evia, is burning a forest area near a residential area and the winds are strong at the moment in the wider area.
A fire broke out shortly after 14:00 at noon in Kremastos, Evia, in the municipality of Kymi Aliveri.
The fire has now been contained and is expected to be brought under full control.
It burned a forest area near a residential area while the strong winds made the work of the fire brigade difficult.
Firefighters from Aliveri and Chalkida are at the scene, while the forces were reinforced with two Erickson, five Air Tractors and two CL 415.
According to information from evima.gr, the assistance of an aircraft has been requested.
It should be reminded that according to the Fire Risk Prediction Map issued by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection of the Ministry of Interior and Administrative Reconstruction, for today, Saturday, June 18, a high fire risk is forecast in South Evia.
It is noted that a second Erickson arrives in central Evia and in addition two Air Tractors were ordered by Tatoi.
SOURCE: EVIMA.GR- SKAIGR
PHOTO SOURCE: EVIMA
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